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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Digital Public Sector Graduate Program
DESCRIPTION:A number of WA’s largest government agencies have joined forces to drive digital transformation through the unique Digital Public Sector Graduate Program. This program gives you the chance to gain invaluable experience rotating across up to 3 agencies. \nAs a Digital Public Sector Graduate Officer\, you: \n\nwork on a range of statewide projects and initiatives while solving some of WA’s most complex digital challenges\njoin forces with government agencies delivering vital community services\, gaining valuable insights\, skills and experience through the unique rotational structure\nbe at the forefront of public sector digital transformation\, using cutting edge technologies to tackle the state’s digital priorities\n\nThe 2026 program is recruiting for 4 specialised streams: \n\nCyber Security\nData Science\nICT Operations\nGeospatial Information Services\n\nDriving innovation and impact\, the program actively recruits top tier STEM graduates (58 to date) and has partnered with 17 government agencies since launching in 2024. Each year is unique as program size is determined by agency requirements within the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-digital-public-sector-graduate-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australian Faculty Fellowship – Data Science [WA]
DESCRIPTION:Launched in a landmark partnership with the Government of Western Australia\, Wesfarmers Chemicals\, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF)\, and Accenture\, the Faculty Fellowship creates an elite pathway between education and industry\, ensuring exceptional STEM graduates can develop deep AI expertise in Australia. As a Fellow\, you will learn directly from leading AI practitioners and be embedded within some of the most important organisations to apply frontier AI to critical\, high-stakes industrial and public-sector challenges.\nHow it works:\n\n2 Weeks of Intensive Training: Learn to apply your advanced technical knowledge to real-world data science problems.\n6 Week Paid Placement: Tackle a commercial data science project with a host company.\nDemo Day Finale: Present your work to senior stakeholders and industry leaders\, showcasing your technical capabilities and project impact.\n\nFellowship alumni have gone on to shape the future at companies like Google\, Meta\, Tesco\, and AstraZeneca\, as well as disruptive startups like PhysicsX and Orbital Witness \nAs a Fellow at Faculty\, you will join an elite cohort transforming industries through cutting-edge data science. This intensive\, eight-week programme bridges academia and real-world impact\, embedding you directly into high-stakes commercial environments. You will apply advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex\, ambiguous problems for our clients\, turning theoretical knowledge into high-value deployable solutions. It is a fast-paced launchpad designed to accelerate your technical growth\, build exceptional commercial acumen\, and empower you to shape the future of artificial intelligence in an ambitious\, forward-thinking tech community. \nSupported by the Western Australian Government\, including Defence West\, the Fellowship is an opportunity for exceptional STEM talent to develop their technical and commercial capabilities in applied AI and data science.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australian-faculty-fellowship-data-science-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Cyberwest x WA office of Digital Government Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:CyberWest Hub and the WA Office of Digital Government are teaming up to bring you a weekend of building\, breaking\, and brainstorming at the intersection of AI and cyber security.\nWorking in teams\, you’ll tackle real challenges drawn from the WA Government Cyber Security Policy and prototype AI-powered solutions that could shape how WA defends its digital services. You’ll get hands-on mentorship from industry and government experts\, access to realistic datasets\, and the chance to pitch your ideas to senior leaders from across WA’s cyber community. Prizes\, food\, and serious bragging rights on the line. \nWhether you’re a coder\, a tinkerer\, a future SOC analyst\, or just someone with a passion for cyber and a willingness to learn – you belong here. All skill levels\, all disciplines\, all backgrounds welcome. Bring your curiosity\, your laptop\, and a team of 3-5 (or come solo and we’ll help you find your people). \nPrizes: \nFirst place – $1200 | Second place – $500 | Third place – $300
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cyberwest-wa-office-digitalgov-hackathon/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program
DESCRIPTION:Operating from Perth\, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. \nLearn more and apply here by 30 Jan 2026: https://foundersfactory.com/western-australia-government-nature-tech-accelerator/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-government-founders-factory-nature-tech-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:Subsea Energy SME Funding: Whats Available?
DESCRIPTION:Hear from government & industry bodies on what funding is available and how it can help grow your business.\n– Brett Duane – AusIndustry\n– Isabella Tomich – JTSI\n– Jason De Silveira – Nexxis \nTickets HERE 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/subsea-energy-sme-funding-whats-available/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 778-788 Hay St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Regional Economic Development Grants WA
DESCRIPTION:Regional Economic Development Grants provide funding to businesses for projects that create economic growth in regional WA.\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information\, including guidelines\, eligibility\, application and contact details are located on each of the following regional Development Commission (RDC) websites: \n\nGascoyne Development Commission\nGoldfields-Esperance Development Commission\nGreat Southern Development Commission\nKimberley Development Commission\nMid-West Development Commission\nPeel Development Commission\nPilbara Development Commission\nSouth West Development Commission\nWheatbelt Development Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nUp to $250\,000. \nWho is this for?\nBusinesses with projects in regional WA. \n\n\n\nOverview\nRegional Economic Development Grants provide funding to businesses who undertake projects in regional Western Australia which contribute to economic growth in local communities. \nApplicants must demonstrate that projects will meet at least one of the following economic growth and development objectives: \n\nsustainable jobs\nexpanding or diversifying industry\ndeveloping skills or capabilities\nattracting new investment in the region\nincreasing productivity.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-regional-economic-development-grants-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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